The Best Fine Art Wedding Photographers in Ridott, IL

The Best Fine Art Wedding Photographers in Ridott, IL

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Forest City Photographs 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Ridott, IL

Extroverted and passionate about creating images for couples. I've been taking photos since I was old enough to hold a camera. Starting in 2015, I've photographed weddings couples in the midwest. in 2018 we started to travel across the united states for weddings. No matter where your ceremony will take place, we'll be there for you.

From the moment we first contacted Forest City Photographs, we were impressed by their attentive, warm, and professional communication. Joel and his team have an incredible eye for capturing precious, genuine, and timeless moments. On our wedding day, Joel (and Tyler!) managed to beautifully document the most vulnerable and special moments, transporting us back to the best day of our lives every time we look at the photos. The value they provided is truly priceless, and we couldn't be happier with the incredible work they delivered. We are absolutely blown away. You can clearly tell from their work as well as a single conversation with them, that they LOVE what they do and they pour their passion into these photographs. The amount of gratitude we have for Forest City Photographs is immeasurable!! ️ We would choose them a million times over and over again!
Allison S., 2 months ago
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Leif & Christine Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $2,650
  • Serves Ridott, IL

Welcome to Leif and Christine, Rockford wedding and portrait photographer. I specialize in capturing your special moments. While I am based in Rockford, IL, I also photograph weddings in Chicago Suburbs, Beloit, Madison, WI. I would love to be a part of your special day!

We can not rave about Leif & Christine enough! They are by far the best photographers we have ever worked with. Their artistry and eye for photos are beyond exceptional. We would highly recommend them for your wedding and any other photos you may need. They will be forever our photographers. People can not stop complimenting how beautiful the photos turned out. We are absolutely obsessed with them. You can not go wrong chosing them as your wedding photographer.
Jamie M., 3 years ago
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Amative Creative 

4.9

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $4,800
  • Serves Ridott, IL

Hello there! I'm Andrea, owner of Amative Creative, and every weekend we're so blessed to be able to tell the love stories of so many amazing couples. Like many others in this industry might say, we simply adore weddings. But what makes us a little different is our entire brand is centered around telling love stories specifically curated to reflect your vision and aesthetic. "Amative" means to be prone to love, so as you can see, we want nothing more than to tell your love story! But what makes us truly unique is that we understand every love story looks different. And we personalize every aspect of how we document your wedding day!

Awarded Best of Zola
Amative Creative did our wedding and the preview pictures are PERFECT. I am so happy I booked them! The vibe is everything I wanted, and they were super responsive the entire time!! 1000000% recommend!
Jayla G., 2 months ago
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Birchfields 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $5,200
  • Serves Ridott, IL
  • Offer

Hi! My name is Steve. I do visual storytelling. I’m married with three kids and in my spare time I record music and build things. I've been filming and photographing weddings since 2009. I love travel and getting to know unique couples.

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From the moment we reached out to Birchfields, their communication was quick, thorough, and sincere. Their attention to detail and ability to make us feel completely comfortable in front of the camera resulted in exceptional photographs that captured every special moment of our wedding day. Birchfields truly went above and beyond, taking unique angles and perspectives that allowed us to relive the entire day through their stunning imagery. When it’s hard to figure out which photo you want to print out and hang on the wall, you know you picked the right photographer! We could not be happier with the final product and would highly recommend Steve to any couple looking for a talented, professional, and personable wedding photographer.
Jeneca G., 2 months ago
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Kat Beatty Photos 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Serves Ridott, IL

Hey there! Kataryna here. Thanks for checking out my work. I never thought that I would have the opportunity to meet you and everyone else that I have throughout my photography journey. I started photography in high school and fell in love with all that my camera and I could do. In my college years at the University of Iowa, I was able to strengthen my photography skills by taking an internship with a wedding company. Shortly after graduation, I moved back to the Chicago suburbs and began growing my business. A few years later, and I am extremely grateful for everything I have been able to accomplish. ​

Kat Beatty Photos is one of our favorite photographers to work with! She has a beautiful editing style and is a master of the candid photo. She's professional, kind and easy to work with. We're always excited to hear when our couple book with Kat. Book her and you won't regret it!
Events at Ethereal, 5 months ago
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Jeremy Glickstein Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $3,800
  • Serves Ridott, IL

Hi, I'm Jeremy: Creative Director & Lead Photographer. I have over 200 weddings and countless corporate gigs under my lens. Enter The Photo Collective: I've assembled a team of skilled associates who share my passion. We're not just photographers. We’ve been in the trenches and we know this business. We will be there to shepard you through the day. FYI, I don't list availability on our calendar here as we have 10 photographers and typically have talent available. Send us a message to inquire, thanks! :)

Highly recommended! I am a Chicago videographer who had the privilege of working alongside Jeremy. Whether it's a corporate shoot, headshots or wedding photography Jeremy and his team have you covered! He and his team are 100% committed to making you feel comfortable and at ease. Jeremy delivers top notch quality in his photography and his work speaks for itself. Creative surprise is apparent in his work. He is so professional but also so down to earth. He is kind, honest, creative and his work is superb. I would highly recommend hiring Jeremy and his team for your photography needs.
Weddings With Motion, 6 months ago
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Celtic Roses Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $850
  • Serves Ridott, IL

Celtic Roses Photography is the culmination of a long-held dream shared between my mother and me. Together, we envisioned owning a business that would not only fulfill our entrepreneurial aspirations but also allow me to further pursue my passion for photography. Located in the heart of Monroe, Wisconsin, Celtic Roses Photography specializes in a diverse array of photography services, ranging from weddings and engagements to family portraits and senior sessions. Our guiding principle is to capture the very essence of life's most precious moments, ensuring that each image we create tells a compelling and unique story.

Madison (and her SO Matt) are an absolute delight to work with and masters of their craft. Besides being a very sweet and kind human, Madison understands very well how stressful weddings can be and works diligently to help the day go beautifully, even beyond just photography. Keeping just the right balance of polite but also firm, Madison acted as a trusted friend and peacemaker in keeping the schedule going, coordinating with our DJ about the music pacing and volume, and even helping us by bringing us drinks in between photos - of course, capturing all the beautiful moments along the way. She is very skilled and accommodating with pictures - we chose a time of day that was not optimal for lighting but she handled it like a pro!
Diego & S., 22 days ago
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Natalie Rose Collective 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Ridott, IL

With over 12 years of experience, I am an EXPERT at this craft. I offer a unique balance of authentic candid storytelling as well as beautiful portraiture. I edit in clean, true to color style to assure your memories will be heirlooms and just as beautiful in fifty years as they are on gallery delivery day.

Awarded Best of Zola
Natalie was fantastic from beginning to end! We had already signed a contract with another photographer as well as placed a deposit. We saw Natalie at our best friends' wedding and loved how she blended into the crowd while still making sure she got every shot. Once we saw the final portfolio from our friends, we knew we had to make the switch. It was the best decision we made. Finding vendors can be extremely overwhelming, especially being a same sex couple. Natalie made the entire experience so much better. We thoroughly enjoyed her company just as much as her photography expertise. We will be using her for any family photos we need taken in the future. 10/10 recommend!
Danielle W., a year ago
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Taylor Rae Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $3,800
  • Serves Ridott, IL

I'm a traveling wedding & elopement photographer based in Michigan. I am always down for an adventure. There is so much to explore and experiences to be had. I love getting to know rad couples and capturing some pretty iconic moments for them. Let's get this party started by sending me an inquiry!

Awarded Best of Zola
We were searching for a wedding photographer for our intimate wedding that was planned just three months out. From a recommended photographer on IG I cam across Taylor’s page and fell in love with her style. Taylor from the first outreach was quick to respond, very professional, and detail oriented. She went above and beyond for our wedding day which also fell on her birthday! Her and her mom even agreed to serve as our witnesses. We absolutely were floored by how well all photos turned out and will have these forever memories of our wedding day captured so beautifully.
ERICA W., 2 years ago
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Wedding Riot Productions 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Ridott, IL

Taylor and Xavier here! We are partners in love + crime, and both started our lives as artists at an early age. If you're going to hire a media team, you might as well get a couple that's just in love as you are! We love staying cozy at home with our pets but are always dreaming of being in our tent on a mountain. Xavier enjoys drumming, Taylor enjoys writing, and we both consume mass amounts of coffee. Aside from weddings, we frequently coordinate, direct, and film music videos, photoshoots, and various side projects. You will almost never find us away from our cameras and laptops!

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Wedding Riot Productions was amazing to work with. They captured such amazing images and video footage from our special day that were filled with natural smiles. When we got the footage and images back I was blown away by what they took, I didn't even realize they were off to the side catching the shared memories we had with our family and friends! They are a pleasure to work with and I highly recommend them! I can't wait to use them for our next family photography session they are just so much fun to work with!!!!!
Elise and J., 3 years ago
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Milkweed Moments 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $2,600
  • Serves Ridott, IL
  • Offer

Homeschoolin, Home birthin, and Holistic mama that loves to capture Life and Love in it's truest moments and forms. My business has been a decade in the making from falling in love with photography in high school, to now... My love for Milkweed and my time spent living in Iowa has inspired my business name. I used to live near a conservation center with fields of milkweed. My children and I spent many days enjoying this haven of beauty and were blessed to see thousands of Monarch butterflies migrate to the Milkweed. I realize how fleeting these moments are and would love to capture your story!

So easy to work with and professional! My labor went very quickly so photos were in the immediate postpartum. I love how each detail was captured so intimately to tell the story, so I can look back on those moments. She respected the environment and helped in any way to make sure I felt cared for-above and beyond being a photographer. We also did some newborn/family photos a few days later and she was very patient with my full of energy toddler, all while capturing the sweet details of our newborn. All of the photos are beautiful!! When I asked for a few edits to the gallery it was done and updated for me quickly.
Paige S., 4 months ago
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Taylor Faith Photo Co. 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $3,300
  • Serves Ridott, IL for additional fees

Hi! I'm Taylor a Georgia based Wedding photographer, mommy, and cheesecake lover. Obsessed with: Family, Naps, and good books. I’ve been keeping it real since 1997. I started my business when I was just 17 years old. Since then I have turned that small hobby into a full time career photographing beautiful couples love stories. Throughout my 8 years in business, I have been lucky enough to photograph over 200 weddings throughout Georgia and the other southern states.

Over the last couple of years, I have had the pleasure of working with Taylor Faith Photo Co., and I can't say enough about the fantastic experience I had. Taylor not only possesses exceptional talent behind the lens but also excels as a mentor in the world of photography. It is evident that she is passionate about sharing her knowledge and expertise. She patiently guided me through the intricacies of perfecting manual settings, offering invaluable insights and practical tips along the way. Her teaching style was clear, concise, and tailored to my individual learning needs. What truly sets Taylor apart is her willingness to go above and beyond in nurturing aspiring photographers. Not only did she impart technical skills, but she also graciously allowed me to tag along on various shoots, providing firsthand experience and invaluable opportunities to observe her creative process in action. She fostered a supportive and inclusive environment where questions were encouraged. Whether you're a beginner looking to hone your skills or an experienced photographer seeking inspiration, I highly recommend Taylor Faith Photo Co.
Victoria Lyn, 8 months ago
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Jay Dee Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $4,800
  • Serves Ridott, IL for additional fees

A Charleston Wedding Photographer with a fierce love for storytelling, fostering memories and capturing those moments that you will want to treasure forever. I get to tell your story. And, I think that’s pretty cool. I love traveling everywhere and anywhere, talking with my hands, buying plants (and attempting to keep them alive), and spending as much time as I can with my loved ones. I have lived in Boston, Paris, and New York City, and am now lucky enough to call Charleston home, while also still traveling the world for my clients. You can usually find me on my back porch in downtown Charleston, right next to my favorite little park.

Jessica is a joy to have a part of any wedding! Her work is beautiful and she captures the love and emotions of her couples' biggest day. From the beginning of the planning process, until the photos arrive in your inbox, she always puts the couples' needs and wants as her priority. Her organization, professionalism, and calming composure are exactly what couples need out of their photographer!
Madison Carter, 3 years ago
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Rachael Marie Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $3,900
  • Serves Ridott, IL for additional fees

At the end of the day, all we have are the stories told about us and the ones we write about ourselves. I love writing about the musings of life and sharing my thoughts with others in conversation and social media posts. I constantly document my own life so I don't forget the big or little moments. Every time I travel to somewhere new I love connecting with those who cross my path, and yet I equally love coming home to my dog. TLDR: sentimental soul, avid movie goer, mental health advocate, and decent chocolate chip cookie maker.

where do i even begin? we were so blessed to have Rachael with us on our special day. we hired Carissa for our wedding photography & chose to have her bring an extra shooter with & BOOM! we somehow got blessed with Rachael as our bonus. i could go on about everything from her amazing personality, the positivity & happiness absolutely exuding from her at all times, her killer taste in music, the sheer talent that is her photography skills (both behind the camera & assisting in posing with such ease), to the way she somehow makes it feel like an old friend is with you every step of your wedding day (even if it’s the first day you met her), wrapping you in her beautiful scarf to keep you warm between photos & the ceremony because you were shivering, & is even willing to join your friends and family on the dance floor amidst capturing the most amazing memories for you. never did i feel rushed, if anything she helped me keep my cool about my timeline & helped ease so much of my anxiety about it. okay, i know what you’re thinking, “amy this seems like an excessive rant for a wedding photographer.” BUT YOU DON’T UNDERSTAND!! our photography was one part of our wedding we were willing to splurge on, & if i hadn’t decided we absolutely needed a second photographer for the day then i would have never been absolutely blessed with Rachael. not only did she capture so many of our posed moments, but more importantly the candid moments that i was too busy spinning around like a maniac to notice & are now some of my favorite pictures. our photographers are one part of our day that i will FOREVER absolutely rave about to everyone & always recommend to future brides because i want them to be able to experience the same beautiful souls & genuinely perfect encounter i got that day. Rachael is the kind of person you want to reach out to when you’re thinking about future photoshoots, & who makes you want to do photoshoots just for an excuse to get to experience both her presence & her absolute talent again. if you were debating hiring Rachael, PLEASE don’t second guess it. you will NOT be disappointed. (did i mention the photos she delivered are simply out of this freakin’ world?! because OH MY GOODNESS GRACIOUS!)
Amy Cat S., 10 months ago
My Whole Heart Collective 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $5,275
  • Serves Ridott, IL for additional fees

〰 As a heads up - we are so stinkin' excited to meet ya! But we're not active on Zola. We'd love for you to reach out on our website though! 〰 Chicago based professional wedding and destination photographers for the lovers' who thrive in friendship. Now booking 2025 & 2025 photography and videography services. We're Nicole Kilday & Ashley Bowling, the owners & lead photographers behind My Whole Heart Collective. We met in 2020 and instantly became fast friends through our passion of photography & human connection. Sharing a combined 9+ years of experience in the wedding & professional photography industries!

Working with Ashley and Nicole at My Whole Heart Collective was an absolute pleasure! They made the overwhelming and exciting experience of being a bride enjoyable. They walked me through a proper timeline which for me was a necessary step I needed in creating the smooth transitions throughout the day. They explained the flow that made sense but never pressured me to make decisions I didn’t want to rather giving me more information as they expert opinion. The sneaks they released to us have been phenomenal! The whole bridal party & our family are blown away by everything we have seen! One our friends wants their contact number as he was so impressed! We will definitely use them again in the future to capture other large milestones in our lives. I would highly recommend booking with My Whole Heart Collective!
Kait K., a year ago
Alena Michelle Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Serves Ridott, IL

Nice to meet you, I’m Alena or lena, whatever you want to call me. My simple pleasures in life are rare plants, good coffee, and soft music (aka, lots of Bon Iver & Gregory Alan Isakov) More importantly, you guys, my clients. With photography being my full time job, I get to put every single ounce of my being into creating magical images for you to look back on for years to come. That’s really what I’m here for. So, let’s get coffee or a drink so I can get to know you and your partner, and create magic with you both.

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I have had Alena as our photographer since 2018! I had been recommended by a friend and had her for our engagement photos, wedding, the birth of our first born, his first birthday, and our second born! If that doesn’t speak for itself. Alena is incredibly talented, knowledgeable, and overall a great person, and friend. Her photos aren’t just any photos that you see. She puts time, and hardwork into her editing and it pays off. They’re moody, flirty, fun, intimate. She can do quite literally anything you ask for. No need to worry about being nervous about being in front of her camera, she knows how to pose you and talks to you the entire time. It feels like you’re hanging out with friends and it’s so so enjoyable!
Holly & E., 3 years ago
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Dream Beauty Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $1,250
  • Serves Ridott, IL

I'm Christina I have been a photographer for over 12 years and have been a Wedding Photographer and Specialist for the past 10 years. It is my goal to ensure that my couples get the best start to their marriage in peace, and also to give couples to get all they need and want at a price they can afford. The essence of my business in its truest form is to freeze time. To document a moment in your life that you can look back on, that will invoke emotion and spread joy. You deserve to be photographed. You matter. Your family matters. Your love for one another matters.

I love love love Christina. She goes above and beyond to make sure everything is perfect. She has the best eye for details. She is so caring and kind. She makes the entire process go smooth. Cannot recommend enough!
Cassie K., 3 years ago

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About wedding photographers in Ridott, IL

How much does a wedding photographer typically cost in Ridott, IL?

A Ridott, IL wedding photographer ranges from $320 to $7,500 and averages at $2,500. The cost reflects the number of hours included, if there is a second photographer, any prints or albums, and, most importantly, the experience of the photographer. But every snapshot they take is a priceless memory of your big day — way better than your bestie's blurry smartphone pics, right?

Do most photographers include a second photographer?

95% of photographers in Ridott, IL offer a second photographer, although it typically depends on the package you book! Second photographers are helpful because one person can’t be everywhere at once, and the second photographer ensures all the details are covered.

Which are the most popular photographers in Ridott, IL?

Some of the most popular photographers in this area include JZ Studio Photography, Imagesxpert Media and Ashley Cynthia Photography.

What else should I keep in mind when booking a wedding photographer?

Are you interested in an engagement shoot as a test run? Drone photography? Wedding albums? All helpful things to ask about when you’re considering which wedding photographer to book!

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